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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 months

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Users consistently praise Microsoft SQL Server for its reliability and ease of use, making it a preferred choice for managing large datasets and integrating with other Microsoft tools. The intuitive interface and robust performance help streamline data management tasks, although some users note that licensing costs can be high, particularly for smaller organizations.

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Ahamed H.
AH
CONFIGURATION SPECIALIST
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The statement is expressing an opinion that SQL Server is superior."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Advanced functionality with less complexity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes there is a memory-based error. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abhiram J.
AJ
Data Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Famous Microsoft SQL Server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL Server has robust Database Management System which supports and stored operational data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

None, it has a rich UI and very simple navigations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PRAISY S.
PS
Senior Consultant - Package Implementation ORACLE
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Everyday savior SQL for almost 3 years"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Everything about SQL is great. How can a whole database be created, modified, and updated all at once on a platform? Complex logic can be written in a very effective and easy-to-understand way for third parties. Learning the syntax is comfortable and simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is nothing specific. We have all the documentation and customer support if we have any doubt. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

prashnat l.
PL
ASST IT MANAGER
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL SERVER"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

QUERY PERFORMANCE ,ALWAYS ON, IT IS GOOD SOFTWARE FOR MEDIUM SIZE INDUSTRIES Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

CURRENTLY ALWAYS ON REQUIRE DOMAIN CONTROLLER , REQUIRE NEW WAYS WITHOUT DOMAIN CONTROLLER Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohammed Bilal O.
MO
Cloud Support Associate
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Used it for cloud integration in one of my projects"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

As a cloud engineer I wud say reporting, scalability and it helped me implement Analytics Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I don't feel I dislike anything I've completed many certificates in azure but SQL server was best for me Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rony B.
RB
Head of iT support
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Most reliable Database"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Integration with Power BI, dtabase managment , Big data analytics,High availibility , high speed of processing data .

easy and fast transfer dor data

integration of SmileID with MicrosoftSQLServer , it was smooth easy and we got a quick result,. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL scripting is a little bit difficult

The Always ON in SQL is little bit delicate .

the integration with non microsoft product is not easy at all

and sometims not supported . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anishat N.
AN
IT System Analyst
Hospital & Health Care
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Local database solution"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL server is very easy to use in any local pc. I like it for hosting small applications database in sql server. The implementation and integration is very simple. I love to extract exact data using query in sql server. Almost every day I used it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is nothing about dislike sql server, but when the database size increased sometimes It slow down the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abhijit B.
AB
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Most used any My favorite Sql and RDMS tool"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server is known for its robust performance capabilities, including efficient query processing.By using sql Server Query debugging is very easy . we can Implement all type of sql querys like joining multiple table , creating Views.im Used the sqlserver for managing all my data . that why used this frequently at dally basis . sql server providing very fast customer support . i my work in Kissan Konnect im responsible for writing Store procedures that why easy for query and intergration of with all apps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

i want small improvement in finding store procedures and table filter is litter bit complicated. Over all Sql server is very Best Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RB
Product engineer
Renewables & Environment
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Good application to interface with several software."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

We can actually interact with sevaral data server and Which can exports in excel. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Slightly lags a bit while opening application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vinicius G.
VG
Software Engineer
Information Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A good enterprise manager for relational databases"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It provides a fastic integration with other Microsoft products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

In my view, it is not as powerful as postgresql. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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ayoub bigongiali
Last activity almost 6 years ago

how did you import a MySQL database?

Camilo P.
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Camilo Patiño
Last activity almost 6 years ago

How can I work on the same query if the connection is lost (timeout) and then I reconnect?

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 months

Average Discount

14%

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